Gabriele Marcotti's top 50 rising stars

[Muff 245]

7. John Fleck (Rangers)

The nephew of the former striker, Robert Fleck, he became the youngest player to feature in a Scottish Cup final last May and is a 17-year-old attacker with prodigious talent who has generated plenty of buzz.

You can see all the other players here - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/foo...t=84&page=8

[McBoyd 355]

7. John Fleck (Rangers)

The nephew of the former striker, Robert Fleck, he became the youngest player to feature in a Scottish Cup final last May and is a 17-year-old attacker with prodigious talent who has generated plenty of buzz.

You can see all the other players here - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/foo...t=84&page=8

Wattie would play McCulloch up front over Fleck if he had too

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7. John Fleck (Rangers)

The nephew of the former striker, Robert Fleck, he became the youngest player to feature in a Scottish Cup final last May and is a 17-year-old attacker with prodigious talent who has generated plenty of buzz.

You can see all the other players here - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/foo...t=84&page=8

Wattie would play McCulloch up front over Fleck if he had too

He'd probably play Dailly over Fleck if he had to.

[J-Maestro 11,226]

7. John Fleck (Rangers)

The nephew of the former striker, Robert Fleck, he became the youngest player to feature in a Scottish Cup final last May and is a 17-year-old attacker with prodigious talent who has generated plenty of buzz.

You can see all the other players here - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/foo...t=84&page=8

Wattie would play McCulloch up front over Fleck if he had too

Maybe as McCulloch is a striker and Fleck is more of a midfielder?

[Frankie 505]

I'm hoping Fleck will be involved tonight.

[Poetry_In_Blue 1,043]

Me to, would be great to see, drop Fergie to the bench.

[Muff 245]

Yeah it would be nice to see him feature at some point tonight. I wonder if he had not had that injury, if we would have seen him earlier?

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7. John Fleck (Rangers)

The nephew of the former striker, Robert Fleck, he became the youngest player to feature in a Scottish Cup final last May and is a 17-year-old attacker with prodigious talent who has generated plenty of buzz.

You can see all the other players here - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/foo...t=84&page=8

Wattie would play McCulloch up front over Fleck if he had too

Maybe as McCulloch is a striker and Fleck is more of a midfielder?

McCulloch can play everywhere

[Frankie 505]

Yeah it would be nice to see him feature at some point tonight. I wonder if he had not had that injury, if we would have seen him earlier?

I don't doubt it given the problems we've had with the left-side of midfield - a position Fleck can play despite preferring a central role.

[Garry88 0]

Not at all bad considering that list includes David Silva, and Karim Benzema. We should forward the link to the Rangers Board and Smith.

[dezrfc1 26]

a dont think theres much chance of fleck gettin on tonight or aaron

[outlaw69uk 123]

Yeah it would be nice to see him feature at some point tonight. I wonder if he had not had that injury, if we would have seen him earlier?

I don't doubt it given the problems we've had with the left-side of midfield - a position Fleck can play despite preferring a central role.

but, that would be him getting played out of position

[trueblue1872 2]

Great honor to be part of such a list. Lets hope he can break through.

Just hope to god walter doesn't ruin the boy.

[SUPERCOOPER 115]

Good stuff. Let's hope he gets some first team games soon

[Muff 245]

Marcotti has him ahead of Marek Hamsik. I personally wouldn't agree with that but it good to see that Marcotti, a very knowledgable and respected pundit has such high views of John Fleck!

[Orangeclement 570]

the list is crap, no bojan,toni kroos, lulinha etc there are so many more good players than the ones on that list but fleck would be higher up IMHO

[GersLoyalist99 0]

Gabrielle Marcotti once rated Bary Ferguson a better player than Frank Lampard?!?!hes missed out some special players on that list but its good 2 see Fleck on that list.Hope he gets a game tonight.

[disgruntled_bear 157]

I'm hoping Fleck will be involved tonight.

Same here :beer2:

[Garry88 0]

Gabrielle Marcotti once rated Bary Ferguson a better player than Frank Lampard?!?!hes missed out some special players on that list but its good 2 see Fleck on that list.Hope he gets a game tonight.

Barry probably was the better player when they broke through. Lampard improved, Barry didn't

[TMWWBK 0]

I usually enjoy a good Marcotti list but that one right there isnt far off awful.

[disgruntled_bear 157]

Some interesting placing of some players in that list.

Great to see Fleck in the top 10

One thing what a free transfer for Ac Milan next season

20. Thiago Silva (free agent, joining AC Milan in June)

The 24-year-old, converted to centre back after being a utility man, left Fluminese last year. Rebuilt his career after failing to make an impact in previous European spells and will be at the San Siro next season after appearing at the Olympics as an overage player.

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I just don't understand how he can go from naming an untested Rangers youngster to Karim Benzema in 5 places.

Hernanes at number 1 is a bit strange too. I love Hernanes, i think he's great, but i imagine Benzema and Silva will enjoy much better careers.

No Marko Marin, Nacho Camacho or Toni Kroos either.

[disgruntled_bear 157]

I just don't understand how he can go from naming an untested Rangers youngster to Karim Benzema in 5 places.

Hernanes at number 1 is a bit strange too. I love Hernanes, i think he's great, but i imagine Benzema and Silva will enjoy much better careers.

No Marko Marin, Nacho Camacho or Toni Kroos either.

The only reason i can think of is, the majority of these opinions are made on there U16,18,21 performances at international tournaments.

I agree some players that have been left out is strange.

[donegal_ger 253]

Marcotti, generally know's his football and I think this list is aimed at his readership at The Times (i.e. mostly English Premeirship Fans) many of the players on this list have been linked with Premiership teams or already play for them. The likes of Messi, Bojan, Pato, Kroos or Aguero etc would unlikely move to the Premiership because they are already at big clubs this is why I think they are omitted from this list. This list is just who you may probably see playing in the Premiership in the near future.

I'm sure if he was writing this article for a Spanish or Italian paper about half the players on this list would not be mentioned.

[Chef 436]

interesting regarding altidore, brightest thing since mo edu fae the states, what about our edu, aint he tippes as the next big thing for them